Analysis: Comparing campaign donations in battle for Alabama House District 11 special GOP primary

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June 30, 2025

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In a specially called and contentious primary election battle in Alabama House District 11, Heath Allbright emerged victorious over Don Fallin.

As the old saying goes — “money is the lifeblood of politics” — and the House District 11 special election primary was a prime example that resources can make all the difference in a close race.

The political action committees of the Alabama Forestry Association, Alabama Farmers Federation, the Business Council of Alabama and others donated heavily to the Allbright campaign throughout the race.

These resources played a critical role in Allbright retaking the momentum in the final days of the campaign and claiming victory in the special primary election.

Here’s where the two candidates drew the most fundraising support:

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